On 07/22/2010 10:35 AM, James Knott wrote:
Larry Stotler wrote:
While I would have prefered to keep KDE3, it's no longer a viable option. 11.0 is now depreciated so it's only a matter of time before it's no longer a viable option. That was probably the last best release with a good KDE3. 11.2 isn't bad, but I never found it as good as 11.0.
I have 11.3 installed on one computer. While it's never been the fastest computer, KDE4 turns it into a real pig. I am planning on installing 11.3 on my firewall, but as I don't use a desktop there, KDE4 is irrelevant. I too am holding onto 11.0 for as long as possible on my other systems as I don't see KDE4 as a suitable replacement for KDE3. If I wanted a slow desktop where "features" get in the way of using a computer, I could have gone with Vista.
KDE4 is, in many ways, a huge step backward, IMNSHO.
Those who want eye candy crapware can always use Windows.
KDE4 == "Linux Vista"
In my opinion, if you're not moving forward, you're being left behind. Windows 7 has a very appealing look and feel to the masses. If Linux doesn't have a competitive desktop with Microsoft we'll be relegated to an even smaller niche than we are already. Some would argue that smallness is a good thing, but I rather like the idea of companies contributing to the Open Source community on the hope they'll be able to turn a buck. Linux has to be perceived as a viable alternative for this to happen. For those not interested in eye candy there's always fvwm2. Isn't choice wonderful? Regards, Lew -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org